First place the chicken in a large stock pot and fill with water until the chicken is covered. Then add one peeled carrot, center celery stalks with leaves still on (these are usually smaller and I add about 3), a peeled whole onion and about ten whole peppercorns and 2 tsp. of salt to the pot and place on the stove on high heat.

This is when I make and add a bouquet garni which is a small pouch of herbs that add flavor to the soup. I made a short video explaining how I do this.